Dog-friendly California road trip

Dog-friendly California road trip

Rosemary McClure / For The Times

Conditions are improving for dogs that camp or go RVing with their families. It makes economic sense: Statistics show that 50% to 75% of the nation's RVers travel with a pet, enticing some private park owners to become more sensitive to the needs of dog owners. Still, most RV parks and campgrounds have a long way to go. "While over 90% of the RV parks and campgrounds listed on Camp-California.com accept dogs, most have limited amenities," said Debbie Sipe, who represents the California Assn. of RV Parks & Campgrounds. "However, a handful of parks are investing in unique pet activities." -- Rosemary McClure Read more: At last, RVing is for the dogs Planning your trip: Cabin camping doesn't require equipment, but if you prefer to rent an RV, remember that not all rental companies allow pets. Two that do are El Monte RV, (888) 337-2214, www.elmonterv, and Cruise America, (800) 671-8042, www.cruiseamerica.com.

Conditions are improving for dogs that camp or go RVing with their families. It makes economic sense: Statistics show that 50% to 75% of the nation's RVers travel with a pet, enticing some private park owners to become more sensitive to the needs of dog owners. Still, most RV parks and campgrounds have a long way to go. "While over 90% of the RV parks and campgrounds listed on Camp-California.com accept dogs, most have limited amenities," said Debbie Sipe, who represents the California Assn. of RV Parks & Campgrounds. "However, a handful of parks are investing in unique pet activities." -- Rosemary McClure Read more: At last, RVing is for the dogs Planning your trip: Cabin camping doesn't require equipment, but if you prefer to rent an RV, remember that not all rental companies allow pets. Two that do are El Monte RV, (888) 337-2214, www.elmonterv, and Cruise America, (800) 671-8042, www.cruiseamerica.com. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)

Conditions are improving for dogs that camp or go RVing with their families. It makes economic sense: Statistics show that 50% to 75% of the nation's RVers travel with a pet, enticing some private park owners to become more sensitive to the needs of dog owners. Still, most RV parks and campgrounds have a long way to go. "While over 90% of the RV parks and campgrounds listed on Camp-California.com accept dogs, most have limited amenities," said Debbie Sipe, who represents the California Assn. of RV Parks & Campgrounds. "However, a handful of parks are investing in unique pet activities." -- Rosemary McClure Read more: At last, RVing is for the dogs Planning your trip: Cabin camping doesn't require equipment, but if you prefer to rent an RV, remember that not all rental companies allow pets. Two that do are El Monte RV, (888) 337-2214, www.elmonterv, and Cruise America, (800) 671-8042, www.cruiseamerica.com.